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Old May 14, 2006 | 06:45 AM
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Looking at this FD can u Guys help me

hey guys i'm looking at getting my First rotary
i'm looking at buying a FD i found for sale
After my 7 months of no car
due to speeding
My past cars have been a S13 Silvia and a Gts-t r33

anyway looknig for something that will be Fun to take on hilly Drives and Drift a little
and get me around to places i need to get
i don't drive much 300ks a week max

Anyway tell me what u think of these Specs
1994 Series 6 Mazda Rx-7
* 2 Door Coupe
* Rotary 1.3L Turbocharged
o Converted From Standard Twin Turbos to New Garret T04E Large Single Turbocharger.
* 134,715Km Reading
* Engine Rebuilt 131,514
o Only 3201Km Since Rebuild (2000km run in at under 4000rpm with no boost)
o increased to 3mm Seals
o Competition Bearings
o Street Ported (Extend Port)
o Converted to Single Turbo - Garret T04-E
o Microtech LTX-8 Engine Management System
o Custom Stainless Manifold
o HKS 50mm External Waste Gate
o New Japanese Cat
o Standard torsen LSD
* 3" Custom Dump Pipe to 3" Apexi Exhaust System
* 18" GTR type Rims
* 2 Week Old Cyan Full Body and Engine Respray
* HKS Turbo Timer
* Alarm with Remote Keyless Entry and 2 Stage Immobiliser
* AutoMeter Ultralite Air/Fuel Ratio & 30Psi Boost Guages in A Pillar Gauge Pod


Anyway is it well Modded what should i check for when i get someone to check it out
any info i need to know
How much Power should it be making
anything it needs
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Old May 14, 2006 | 12:25 PM
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Wow, this guy has done a lot of mods! That is very often a huge reason to be even more careful. If mods are not done right it can mean big problems and extremely short engine life.

The best think you can do is see if you can take it to a high perf rotary specialist to check it out before you commit. If that is not possible, then at least be sure you look at it in person and drive it. Sometimes after a lot of mods people sell their FDs because there are problems they are unable to diagnose. There are some sad stories in the "good guy, bad guy" section of the For Sale area of this forum. Just some thoughts for what its worth.
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Old May 14, 2006 | 02:09 PM
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sounds like a great car! and i agree w/ silverstone get it checked out. also dont be doin too much drifting we dont wanna see another fd gone because of some dumb drifting accident...
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Old May 14, 2006 | 02:39 PM
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Sounds like a set-up that could get into alot more trouble! HAHA!! If the engine specs out ok and you can trust the guy he never overheated it. Why not. I would hook a wideband and the microtech software w/ a laptop to make sure the tune is good. Those mods make for a good strong street car. I would say high 3's to around 400 on pump gas.G
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Old May 14, 2006 | 02:54 PM
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Yeah, also did he upgrade the fuel system?
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Old May 14, 2006 | 08:23 PM
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Well the Guy Brought it running on Once Rotary guessing Pretty cheap hes been doing it up as a Project painted and rebuild it
He got a Good rotary stop to do the rebuild he even gave me there name
he even told me to go find out more about rotarys before buying it off him
Hes only just run the motor in so he said he hasn't really driven it hard and it just come outa the paint shop
hes only selling it cause his missers wants him to buy a house with her and he said with fuel going up its time to let it go and the rego on its just about out which wood cost him $1000

Anyway i'll get it Checked out
he said it gets 400 to 450 if u drive soft around town which is the same as my Rb25 in my skyline
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Old May 14, 2006 | 08:32 PM
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i think i missed it somewhere, does the car have an upgraded fuel system? how about a radiator? whats the price?
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Old May 14, 2006 | 08:38 PM
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i'm in Australia thats all the things in the add so it needs a Upgraded Fuel System and a biger radiator
what about a Intercooler
Price is $27500 Au which is pretty good
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Old May 14, 2006 | 08:40 PM
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I do not see and upgraded intercooler on the list. That should be a MUST for all those mods.
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Old May 14, 2006 | 08:45 PM
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an intercooler would be a nice addition, but you must, and i repeat, MUST focus on getting the car's basic things running right. due to the fact that the fuel system has not been upgraded already, i would be weary of the engine...these suckers when running lean will lead to disaster. cooling is also a must for these cars, as they run hotter than most as well. so be weary, dont be led astray with the sparkle of all these suppusedly "good" mods.
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Old May 14, 2006 | 08:59 PM
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he might have things in the car i don't know about i'll message him now
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Old May 14, 2006 | 09:28 PM
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ok i got info off guy

Upgraded Fuel System?
no standard fuel system (was planning on upgrading once the engine had been run in but have since decided to sell
Upgraded radiator? standard radiator (has been reconditioned (new tank ends and flushed etc)
What about an Intercooler? standard front mount intercooler
What Boost is it running? 7-10psi
What's controlling the Boost? 50mm waste gate
How Tuned the car was it done on a dyno? car was street tuned by the people who built the engine Did they tune it
Safe or for hi power? safe
thats all the info i got i was thinking get a fuel System and retune it on a dyno and get temp meter and just not let it overheat or overtrash it
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Old May 14, 2006 | 10:09 PM
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If you lost your license for 7 months due to speeding, what do you think the cops will do to you in this car???
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Old May 14, 2006 | 10:14 PM
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they can't book you if you ain't doing nothing i was a fool with my last car and i was breaking the law i got done i have had 7 months to think about it
car is going to be for nightruns in the hills where there isn't any cops
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Old May 14, 2006 | 10:20 PM
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Just don't total it or I'll come down there and kick your ***
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Old May 14, 2006 | 10:36 PM
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nah man i won't i'm pretty used to driving now
i need the rotary ex i never had one at least i can say i have had a FD now if i get it
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Old May 14, 2006 | 11:18 PM
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seems like the seller uses the word 'standard' to mean 'original/stock.'

what's with the standard front mount intercooler?
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Old May 15, 2006 | 02:23 AM
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yea i thought thats what he Meant Do Fd have a stock Front Mount like GTR or Evos or if it aftermarket and he just doesn't know
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Old May 15, 2006 | 07:58 AM
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stock ic is a tiny little engine bay unit, it's about the size of a box of wheaties
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